2025 Norco Charger 1 Hardtail Mountain Bike

The Charger A1 is a robust, modern hardtail trail bike with progressive geometry, stable handling, and premium frame features. Whether you’re exploring local singletrack, heading out on epic adventures, or just getting started in mountain biking, the 2025 Charger A1 delivers confidence and fun in a no-nonsense package.

Frameset

• Frame: Aluminum, smooth-welded, 12×148 mm Boost, tapered head tube, UDH hanger
• Fork: RockShox Judy S TK Air, 130 mm travel, 51 mm offset, 15×110 mm Boost

Drivetrain

• Rear Shifter: Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R, 12-speed
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore RD-M6100, 12-speed, SGS
• Crankset: Shimano Deore FC-MT512, 30T
  • 170 mm (S, M)
  • 175 mm (L, XL, XXL)
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT501, BSA 68/73 mm
• Cassette: Shimano Deore CS-M6100, 10–51T, 12-speed
• Chain: KMC 12-speed

Brakes

• Front Brake: Shimano Deore BD-MT410, resin pads, 180 mm Shimano RT-26 rotor (Center Lock)
• Rear Brake: Shimano Deore BD-MT410, resin pads, 160 mm Shimano RT-26 rotor (Center Lock)
• Brake Levers: Shimano Deore BD-MT410

Components

• Handlebar: Norco aluminum, 780 mm width, 30 mm rise
• Stem: Alloy, 40 mm length, 31.8 mm clamp
• Seatpost: X-Fusion Manic LC, 31.6 mm
  • 130 mm drop (S)
  • 150 mm drop (M)
  • 170 mm drop (L, XL, XXL)
• Headset: Sealed cartridge bearings, tapered (IS42/28.6 | IS52/40)
• Headset Spacers: 3 × 10 mm
• Saddle: WTB Volt Sport, Medium
• Grips: DDK Lock-On, 139 mm length
• Pedals: Nylon flat pedal
• Seatpost Clamp: Norco alloy, bolted, 34.9 mm ID

Wheels

• Front Hub: Formula DC-511, 15×110 mm Boost, 32H, Center Lock
• Rear Hub: Formula DC-3248, 12×148 mm Boost, HG, 32H, Center Lock
• Rims: WTB ST TCS 2.0, 27 mm ID, 32H
• Front Tire: Maxxis Forekaster, 29 × 2.4″
  • (27.5 × 2.25″ for size S)
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Forekaster, 29 × 2.4″
  • (27.5 × 2.25″ for size S)
• Spokes/Nipples: Stainless steel, 14 g

Weight

• Complete Bike: 13.54 kg (29.8 lbs)
• Measured Size: L